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- Sony Xperia miro unveiled, not the flagship Android phone you hoped for
- U.S. Galaxy S3 launch unhindered by Apple’s preliminary injunction attempts
- Best Android apps for strength training and weight lifting
- HTC goes ahead with its plan to buy S3 Graphics
- Spotify for Android gets a major makeover and ICS support
- T4T brings full Twitter experience to Android tablets.
- Sony shows off its flexible 9.9-inch OLED panel display (on a laptop screen)
- Google working on Wallet 2.0, Sprint moves on with their own payment system
- Best role-playing games (RPG) for Android
- First OTA updates for Galaxy S3 now rolling out to “improve stability”
| Sony Xperia miro unveiled, not the flagship Android phone you hoped for Posted: 13 Jun 2012 02:42 AM PDT
Sony put up a teaser for a new Xperia handset on its Facebook page a few days ago that suggested that in about 10 days from now we'll see a brand new Android smartphone get official. Then, the company decided to speed up the process, by allowing fans to virtually travel in time by pressing a "fast forward" button to see the phone earlier than supposed to. Just as expected, the power of the social network worked in our favor and the phone has been unveiled well ahead of its time: the Sony Xperia miro. Unfortunately for anyone expecting a new flagship Xperia device capable to fight against the Galaxy S3 or the HTC One X, you're about to be disappointed. The miro is not a high-end device. Instead, it's "all about helping you have fun." The miro is a mid-ranged Android device that will come with plenty of Facebook integration. Here are the key features of the handset, as listed on the company's Facebook page:
We don't have any details regarding pricing and release dates for the miro, but we'll be back as soon as Sony and its carrier partners are ready to make further announcements.      Anyone interested in the Sony Xperia miro? This article, Sony Xperia miro unveiled, not the flagship Android phone you hoped for , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.
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| U.S. Galaxy S3 launch unhindered by Apple’s preliminary injunction attempts Posted: 13 Jun 2012 02:26 AM PDT
The Galaxy S3 is going to be available in America from six carriers this summer including the Big Four – Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile – but also two regional carriers: U.S. Cellular and C-Spire. At least three of the four nationwide mobile operators planned to launch the phone in the following week, with June 21 being the earliest U.S. Galaxy S3 release date in the region. But an expected obstacle soon appeared: Apple. The iPhone maker tried to obtain a preliminary injunction against Galaxy S3 sales in the region, arguing that the handset is in violation of some of its patents. The company attempted to include the Galaxy S3 in one of its existing lawsuits against Samsung (the one that includes the Galaxy Nexus), and then hoped to obtain a favorable court order that would prevent carriers from launching the Galaxy S3 sales on June 21. But U.S. District Lucy Koh, who's overseeing the U.S. conflict between Apple and Samsung, decided on Monday not to award the court order Apple was keen on obtaining, which means Galaxy S3 sales will go on according to schedule. Judge Koh motivated her decision saying that her calendar would be overloaded by Apple's latest addition to its U.S. cases against Samsung. Reuters reports:
This is the second ruling in a matter of days against Apple in an Android case, after a judge decided to throw out a lawsuit against Motorola a few days ago, after the judge found that "neither side could prove damages”. While Samsung has been practically cleared to launch the Galaxy S3 in the country, that doesn't clear Apple's patent infringement allegations, and we could see the handset be included in future Apple cases against Samsung.
The two companies are already embroiled in a complex patent-based legal dispute that spans across four continents, with the two giants suing and counter-suing each other in 10 different countries amounting to well over 30 different cases. Since Apple and Samsung have recently failed to settle their differences out of court, we're still waiting to see the final rulings in all these lawsuits. This article, U.S. Galaxy S3 launch unhindered by Apple's preliminary injunction attempts , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.
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| Best Android apps for strength training and weight lifting Posted: 12 Jun 2012 09:00 PM PDT
Staying fit and healthy couldn't get any easier, thanks to Android applications leading the charge, helping many users achieve that perfectly sculpted body that they have always been wishing to own. Achieving an amazing body has always been a tough challenge for many of us and hiring a professional workout trainer is just way too expensive. Luckily for us, getting physically fit will never be a problem, as there many applications that will help anyone achieve their goal in no time. If you’re into working out with weights, strength training, or pumping iron at home or at the gym, here are some of the best fitness apps that will definitely burn that body fat and give you a good-looking body. JEFIT – Workout,Fitness,GymLog If strength training is your top priority then JEFIT – Workout, Fitness, GymLog will definitely build your muscles. Built for professional weight training athletes, the app can definitely help bodybuilders improve their physical fitness with the aid of various tools, helping users track their statistics. With the JEFIT application, users can easily track body statistics, create custom routines, access a detailed exercise database and have access to two-way synchronization with the use of an online server to store data and other valuable information regarding on their workout. For users who don't know the basics of body building, they can take full advantage of JEFIT's detailed tutorial, consisting of charts, pictures and the anatomy of the muscular system. This way, users can set their expectations for exercising and body building. Other features of the app include a calendar with workout exercise, a handy little logbook, an interval timer, and a lot more. Multi Reps Have you ever struggled with push-ups or sit-ups? If you still haven't reached your goal, then let Multi Reps help you with all of your conditioning and training for you. Multi Reps is a handy application for individuals who want to be able to perform pushups and sit-ups to achieve washboard abs. Multi Reps is an all-in-one application that will not only help you keep motivated but will also help you stay fit and healthy. Multi Reps is fully programmable and users can set up to ten different, fully customizable exercises. Using the app is like having a digital trainer by your side, guiding you when you should take a break or reminding you if you have achieved your goal. Multi Reps also features Facebook integration, so you can share your progress with your friends. Push Ups Pro Learn the art of push-ups on your smartphone with Push Ups Pro for Android. Be the best at push-ups with this exciting application fit to help users build their strength. Push Ups Pro is not limited to helping you count the number of push ups you have made but also helps you calculate the calories you lose during exercises, making Push Ups Pro the best training companion for daily workouts. Selecting training mode will analyze your training plan based on your age and body status. The plan will consist of six levels, with each level having its own groups of push-ups. Training for the next group will be based on the current session you’ve accomplished. Depending on your result, that app will re-evaluate your body status to make sure your plan is customized. FitnessBuilder For those of you looking for a step-by-step tutorial on building that dream body, let FitnessBuilder help you achieve your goal. With over 750 workouts and over 5,600 images and video clips, FitnessBuilder is the ultimate training application that will help you with your physical training. FitnessBuilder is the most comprehensive fitness application that is free to download and is loaded with a month’s trial with the user's choice of Plus, Pro, or PT features. Other than the loads of information that users can get, the app also features a live personal trainer complete with a set of bodybuilding workouts, performance records, and sharing tools that you can manage. FitnessBuilder is not just limited to personal use; the app can also be used for professional athletes. Whether you are neophyte starting your fitness lifestyle or an enthusiast who wants to excel further, then FitnessBuilder is the right application that will meet all your needs. Sit Ups Pro From the people behind Push Up Pro comes another application that you will surely love. NorthPark’s Sit Ups Pro is another application that makes good use of your phone's sensors and turns them into a scanner that monitors your physical conditioning when doing sit ups. The app is a cool way of dealing with sit ups as it acts as a virtual trainer is not limited to merely counting but also calculates the calories you lose during every workout. Sit Ups Pro uses your phone's proximity sensor and keeps track of how well you perform in your current session. If you perform better than the expected output, the app will automatically prepare you for the next level of exercise composed of six levels that contain several groups of exercise. Lifting Log If you happen to keep a record of your weight lifting logs during an exercise, then Lifting Log will make your job so much easier. Lifting Log is a tracking application that helps users track their progress during the course of an exercise. What separates Lifting Log from the other health and fitness applications available on the market is the fact that the app is simple and straightforward.. Lifting Log tracks your progress on a per-exercise basis and doesn't require you to input other data like name, body weight, pictures, and other complicated stuff that most other training apps require. The app features an exercise log of the sets and repetitions that you make during that day. It also has a progress graph for easy reference. BodyBuilding.com Need motivation in achieving the solid muscles and sizzling hot body that you’ve always dreamed of? Look no further than the official Android application from Bodybuilding.com. The world-renowned bodybuilding site has finally reached Android shores with its own application of the same name and genre. With BodyBuilding’s Android app, users will be able to access BodySpace straight from their Android devices. That allows them to showcase their photos, track their progress charts, achieve their health and goals, or even share their data with other users. In order for the application to work properly, you need to have a registered BodySpace account. If you have none, you can always download the app and start your free profile within the app itself. Other features of Bodybuilding include profile management, body stats tracking, forum access, and a handy exercise guide for users to read on the go. Fitness Buddy Fitness Buddy is a widely popular app that stems from the iOS platform and has finally reached the Android world. Fitness Buddy covers over 300 different exercises with accompanying descriptions and animations. The app is generally very helpful if you are still starting an exercise plan or wanting to build that dream body of yours. If the free version doesn't meet your expectations then you could always try the paid version that features over 1,000 HD videos, 1,700 unique exercises, and 4,000 exercise photos with accompanying animations, all in glorious retina display. Each exercise or workout is briefly introduced in the app with accompanying descriptions. Overall, Fitness Buddy is a great app to keep when you want to know more about each exercise. VirtuaGym Fitness Home and Gym Taking a stroll to the gym for your early workout couldn't get much better with VirtuaGym Fitness to compliment all your physical fitness needs. Having a workout planner is priceless, as it will always guide you and keep track of your daily exercise routines. VirtuaGym Fitness is built on the idea of helping neophytes in discovering more about weightlifting and cardio-vascular exercise. With VirtuaGym Fitness, users will have full access to 400 exercises and 100 workouts and earn as many as 150 badges. Workouts will never be the same again, as the app features clear 3D demonstrations of each exercise with complete instructions on how to do it. This is the only fitness application that is not limited just to teaching you fitness but also rewards you for a job well done. Workout Trainer Get fit and stay healthy just by following a routine exercise each day. Workout Trainer by Skimble, Inc. is a free workout application that will help you achieve that perfectly toned body just by following the thousands of free workouts that Workout Trainer has to offer. Workout Trainer is ideal for people who want to get in shape without spending or using bulky gym equipment. It is also very helpful for people who enjoy high-intensity training, CrossFit WOD, or Tabata. Workout Trainer is filled with interesting facts about workouts in step-by-step audio, photo and video instructions that users might find very useful. Whether you are planning on doing bodyweight workouts or simple weight lifting at your local gym, Workout Trainer will make you fit in no time. Other notable features include the ability to share your workout via social networking sites, plan your workouts, and add a homecreen widget on your phone. FIT Radio Spice up your workout with FIT Radio, an all-around web and mobile application that streams DJ music of all genres. FIT Radio is designed to let you feel the mood of an intense workout and let you sweat like mad. FIT Radio provides nonstop, professional-level entertainment that is all accessible straight from your Android phone. FIT Radio is a must-have application if you are working at the gym and want to get some music while working out. Offering pure nonstop music and original mixes, users can choose a wide variety of music genres like hip hop, rock, house, indie, dub step, and so much more. With FIT Radio, users can get the best custom mixes made by professional DJs in the country, enjoy nonstop energizing music, and the opportunity to even share your tracks with friends via social networking sites. Complete Gym Exercise Guide Complete Gym Exercise Guide is a great companion for your daily workouts, most especially if you don't have any idea regarding physical exercise. The app features 110 great workouts and features 40 abdominal exercises for users to practice at home or at the gym. Each exercise is categorized according to the 10 separate sections of the human body. The app is perfect for first-time body builders who need a guide or instructions for targeting a specific body part that they want to build. Each exercise contains an easy-to-understand tutorial with a photo demonstrations showing how the workout should be done. If you ever wanted to have the rock-solid, chiseled body that you have always dreamed of before, now is the time to do it as this application has all the right tools to get you started. Daily Ab Workout Want to strengthen and tone your abs just by exercising them for 5 minutes each day? Let the Daily Ab Workout application help you with your ab-carving and strengthening workout. Daily Ab Workout features various exercises reportedly proven to be effective and let you see results in just a matter of days. These exercise have already been demonstrated and are said to be effective as they target all the major abdominal muscles found in your body. The app's easy-to-use interface will welcome newbies who have always wanted to train and workout at their home. Each exercise is shown in complete detail with accompanying pictures and instructions. Users will also have the ability to select their workout length and time in which the application will be smart enough to tell you that you have achieved the required number of minutes. Shape up with these workout apps on your Android device and achieve a body that can rival any gym goer’s. If your favorite workout app didn’t make it to our list, share it with us in a comment below. This article, Best Android apps for strength training and weight lifting , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.
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| HTC goes ahead with its plan to buy S3 Graphics Posted: 12 Jun 2012 01:47 PM PDT
Following the less than favorable ruling from International Trade Commission regarding HTC's use of Google-given patents in its lengthy legal battle with Apple, the Taiwanese phone maker has revealed that it will continue with its plan to acquire S3 Graphics — in a bid to build its patent arsenal. During the company's annual shareholders' general meeting, HTC general counsel Grace Lei said that "S3's patent for portfolio is valid and strong, and we have decided to complete the purchase of S3 after a cautious statement." Once the $300 million purchase is finalized, HTC will gain access to S3's trove of 270 patents, which have been licensed to various companies, such as Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft. Whether or not they will be enough to fend off the relentless attack that Apple has launched against HTC is a different matter. After all, back in November of last year ITC gave Apple the green light on an accusation of HTC infringing two of S3's texture compression technology patents – a ruling that saw HTC placing the deal temporarily on hold. HTC is facing a perilous journey ahead, what with Apple's dead-set determination to kill its business in the US. Coupled with the intensifying competition in the smartphone market, HTC has been forced to revise its Q2 sales projection downward by 13%. Here's hoping that HTC will keep calm and carry on. This article, HTC goes ahead with its plan to buy S3 Graphics , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.
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| Spotify for Android gets a major makeover and ICS support Posted: 12 Jun 2012 01:31 PM PDT
Spotify for Android has finally shed its beta skin. Version 0.5.0 of the music streaming app is now available to download on Google Play, bringing the long awaited compatibility with Android 4.0 devices and a complete redesign, which puts it on par with its iOS cousin. These are the changes that you'll find in the new Spotify release:
In general, the latest version of Spotify seems to receive plenty of love from users, though there are some gripes about the lack of landscape support. But things can only improve from here on in.
For the uninitiated, Spotify for Android only works for those who have a Premium subscription with the music streaming service provider. In the US, that works out at $9.99 per month. Signing up for the Premium account gives you access to over 15 million tracks, which you can even listen to offline, on your Android device – as long as it runs Android 2.1 and up. We say it's definitely worth trying out the 2-day free trial to see if it meets your needs. Any avid Spotify users here? How do you dig the new interface and features? This article, Spotify for Android gets a major makeover and ICS support , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.
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| T4T brings full Twitter experience to Android tablets. Posted: 12 Jun 2012 01:17 PM PDT
Using an Android tablet to browse social media can be very convenient, especially when you’d like to get a complete view of your feed. As nice as that sounds, sometimes developers don’t optimize their apps to take full advantage of all that sweet screen real estate. Pesky issue, but the developers of the T4T (Twitter for Tablet) app aim to bring you a full Twitter experience without the difficulty of navigating a mobile app. Features
The app utilizes the full screen of your tablet to provide scrolling timelines of Tweets. By swiping right and left, you can view all recent tweets from those you follow, as well as tweets of your own. You can quickly re-tweet, reply, compose, and easily view web links within the app, making it a one-stop shop for all your Twitter needs. You can also access a settings menu in order to manage followers and set update intervals. Honestly, with an app this good, the only way to do it justice is to check out our hands on review of it in action! Check it out below. VideoSo there you have it. If you love Twitter, have an Android tablet, and want to power surf the information highway, this app is a must have! Kudos to the developers here – we want to see more great tablet apps like this! Also, it’s super fresh – like less than 100 downloads fresh. We’re here to find the gold for you guys! This article, T4T brings full Twitter experience to Android tablets. , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.
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| Sony shows off its flexible 9.9-inch OLED panel display (on a laptop screen) Posted: 12 Jun 2012 12:40 PM PDT Let's add one more company in the long list of those who are trying to make ‘bendable display’ more than just a buzz word. Japanese giant Sony recently showcased its very own flexible OLED panel at the Society for Information Display's Display Week 2012 in Boston – the place to see and be seen for companies in the display industry. The 9.9-inch flexible OLED panel comes with a 960 x 540 resolution and 111 ppi. The display consists of an amorphous IGZO TFT as a driver element, while the OLED panel gets its color display by utilizing white OLED devices, as well as red, green, blue and white color filters. Here's what Tech On has to say about the construction process:
We suggest you visit the source if you want to read more technical details of Sony's answer to its competitors. While it would've been an enticing experience to see the bendable panel in person, Sony could only show a video presentation of the flexible display on a laptop instead. Apparently, there was not enough time to evaluate the reliability of the display in time for the convention. What’s clear is that Sony will have to work harder and faster if it were to compete with Corning's Willow Glass and Samsung's Youm this year.
This article, Sony shows off its flexible 9.9-inch OLED panel display (on a laptop screen) , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.
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| Google working on Wallet 2.0, Sprint moves on with their own payment system Posted: 12 Jun 2012 09:55 AM PDT
Admit it, we all feel slightly annoyed when the person in front of us at the checkout line pulls out cash from their wallet. We are living in a day and age when paying with “plastic” has become the norm. An even simpler solution that is slowly gaining popularity is the option to pay via smartphone. All you have to do is scan the device at checkout, which has your credit card or debit card information pre-loaded, and you’re done! Of course, it took a long time for the general population to accept card payments as a viable option as well, and only now is there a growing public support for the smartphone pay system. Google Wallet 2.0 in the worksGoogle was one of the first to arrive on scene with their Google Wallet app, but they’ve struggled to gain mainstream popularity because of security concerns and a lack of vendor support. In an increasingly competitive market, it looks like Google is planning to release the next iteration of its mobile payment app, Google Wallet 2.0. It is expected that apart from NFC applications, Wallet 2.0 will also emphasize cloud-based payment, offers, and promotion possibilities. The recent acquisition of TxVia by Google is further indication that they are certainly taking the “Wallet wars” seriously. NFC Times dutifully reports that more information or even an official announcement is possible during Google I/O at the end of this month. Sprint planning own mobile payment systemMajor carriers such as AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile have already started a partnership to release their own mobile payment system called Isis. Although Sprint has been one of the supporters of Google Wallet, with all their high-end Android devices coming with the app pre-loaded, it looks like Sprint is now looking to leave their own mark in the mobile payment system race. Sprint’s app, called “Touch,” is expected to compete with both the Google Wallet and the Isis Wallet.
AndroidCentral got their hands on leaked slides that show how the Sprint payment system is expected to work. The system looks to work almost identically to the Google Wallet app, requiring you enter a pass code, that opens a menu with multiple options, along with credit card options if the device is tapped to a card reader. A “brief animation” shows the wallet locking up again once payment is done. What is interesting to note is the inclusion of possible partners that include McDonald’s, Macy’s, Target, Starbucks, Barnes and Noble, etc. Whether these are actual partners or just use as an example in the slides is still unknown. With the release of Touch, Sprint will also have to drop support for Google’s Wallet system, as the same NFC device will not be able to run both payment systems. But like Google Wallet 2.0, the Sprint payment system will also support both NFC as well as cloud-based applications. ConclusionThe mobile payment system race is certainly heating up, as the competition keeps growing with Square and Paypal being a few of the other companies also joining in. Security concerns are also still a major issue with using such payment systems, and will take a while for a complete acceptance of such apps as a standard. But the current situation does give us a glimpse of a future where everyone will be using their smartphones to shop and make payments. I can’t wait till I’m asked at the checkout line, “Will that be cash, card, or phone?” How about you? Let us know in the comments section below. This article, Google working on Wallet 2.0, Sprint moves on with their own payment system , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.
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| Best role-playing games (RPG) for Android Posted: 12 Jun 2012 09:00 AM PDT
As kids, we had huge and vivid imaginations. We thought of having supernatural powers, or being the greatest hero that saved the day. You can relive that moment by playing role-playing games (RPG) games right on your Android device. This type of game lets you visit a fantasy world and transforms you into anything you want to be. You can be a rich and powerful sorcerer, a brave and mighty warrior, the legendary pirate of the seven seas, or the sharp-shooting archer. With hundreds of thousands of Android apps, you might have a hard time looking for the best RPG games for Android. Worry no more, for we have compiled a list of the best RPG games that can be played on your Android device. Take note that the following apps don’t follow a particular order. Kingdoms Live Ready your battle weapons and make your way to the top with Kingdoms Live. This app is a text-based massive multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG) for your Android device. This game is perfect for those hungry for adventure and want to read at the same time. You start off as a peasant in this game. As you go along, you will receive quests and special items to build your character. If you’re lucky, you might even get the chance to rule your own kingdom. But reaching the top is not as easy as you think. You have to accomplish special quests, collect rare items, build your army, and battle other players online. The app allows you to choose from 3 different races: Human, Orc, or Elf. From each race, you can also choose one of the three classes: Warrior, Mage, or Rogue. You can also invite your friends to join and expand your army. Increase your territory by acquiring new lands. Take note that this game is an online game and needs an active Internet connection for you to play it. Be the master of your own virtual kingdom with Kingdoms Live. Zenonia 4 As evil arises, grab your Android device and prepare to fight wild monsters with Zenonia 4. If you have played the previous Zenonia series and loved its RPG action, then you will surely love this game. Zenonia 4 lets you play the role of Regret as he fights off evil monsters that disrupt peace on earth. But this time, his adventure is now in high-definition, bringing more adrenaline-pumping actions to your Android device. If you are an avid fan of RPG games and an anime lover, this game is perfect for you. The game lets you enjoy an anime-filled, action-packed game on your Android device. Follow the story of Regret and friends as they ward off evil monsters. As you defeat monsters, you will also gain experience to level-up your character. You can also personalize your character by distributing stat points and choosing which skills to learn. Along the way, you will also find items to customize and make your hero stronger. And, if you think you’ve got what it takes to be called an RPG master, use your hero to fight other players with Zenonia’s online player-versus-player (PVP) feature. Kill monsters and become a hero with Zenonia 4. Order & Chaos Online I used to play the MMORPG Ragnarok on our computer. During that time, I could be a powerful wizard and cast magic on helpless monsters. I could also be the holy priest and heal my party members. If you like playing this type of game but don’t want to sit down in front of the computer, you can do that on your Android device with the Order & Chaos Online app. This app features a full 3D online RPG game experience within the reach of your Android device. The game lets you choose up to 4 races: the Humans and the Elves who fight for order, and the Orc and the Undead for chaos. You can also customize your character by selecting the gender, class, appearance, skills, and much more. In its vast fantasy world, you can do anything that you want. Explore dark and creepy forests. Interact with players and trade rare items. Show off your skills and battle other players online. Your first log-in entitles you to a free 3 month subscription. You can then extend your subscription for US$0.99 per month, US$1.99 for 3 months, and US$2.99 for 6 months. You will also need an active Internet connection and a Gameloft LIVE! account to play this game. Choose your side now and play Order & Chaos Online. Inotia3: Children of Carnia Carnia needs a hero to regain peace and order. Be the hero and the bringer of peace in Inotia3: Children of Carnia. If you have played the previous versions of this app, you will sure love the new and updated features of Inotia3. The story begins with Lucio and Ameli acquiring gauntlets that lead them to an unimaginable feat to protect their village. Join them and follow their story as they become heroes of Carnia. The game lets you play in an organized battle party system. You can mix and match your party to suit your battle needs. The game lets you choose up to 6 different classes. You can also hire mercenaries to help you on your quest. You can customize character by equipping them with various weapons, armors, and accessories. Follow the story of Lucio and Ameli as they protect their village of Carnia in the Android game Inotia3: Children of Carnia. Battleheart If your heart is longing for pure fun and battle-filled action, you might want to play the Battleheart game app on your Android device. Basically, you play the commander of your party in a war against monsters in your kingdom. The game features simple touch-based controls. Just tap and drag to attack monsters or heal your allies, and tap the skills button to perform powerful tricks. The game also lets you customize your party by letting you choose a variety of characters. You can select the warrior as the front liner, the cleric as the support, the minstrel to play the war notes, and the wizard to cast powerful spells. To keep your adrenaline pumping, the game also lets you enjoy epic boss battles. Use your wits and your team’s skills to defeat any monster in your way. Every 5 level ups, you can unlock a new spell and skill for each character. You can also test your strategic skills and let your party survive as long as you can in the battle arena. Swing your sword, cast a fireball spell, and play the battle tunes to ward off monsters in the Battleheart app. Monster Galaxy Do you remember the cartoon series Pokemon? I was one of the avid fans of Ash and Pikachu’s adventures. I even named my pet hamster Pikachu and I wish it could generate some electric sparks, too. If you liked watching Pokemon, why not make yourself a monster trainer with the Monster Galaxy app? Although it doesn’t have cute and cuddly Pokemons like Pikachu or Jigglypuff, the app follows the same concept of catching monsters and putting them into battle. Your main task is to catch monsters, which they call Mogas, and test their skills in battles. Travel and explore the world packed with 14 Zodiac-themed islands and collect monsters. There are about 125 monsters for you to collect. As you catch and collect Mogas, you also have to train your monsters as you make your way to defeat King Otho. Can you collect all 125 monsters and defeat King Otho? Be a Mogas trainer with the Monster Galaxy app. Six-Guns Experience the wild west with Buck Crosshaw and the Six-Guns app on your Android device. Buck is an outlaw that takes out naughty cowboys and robbers. You also get to face supernatural creatures such as vampires and mysterious monsters throughout the game. The app lets you control Buck and help him accomplish his missions. Using this app lets you explore the places of Arizona and Oregon right from your home couch. You can also customize your character by unlocking a variety of clothes and be a cowboy with a style. And, let’s not forget the horses and guns to make the set complete. The app allows you to choose from 8 different horses and 19 weapons. What’s more is that the game is available for free. You don’t have to pay anything to download Six-Guns and finish it through to the end. Saddle up, reload your guns, and wear your cowboy outfit as you journey to the Wild West with Six-Guns. Third Blade Want to play a monster-slashing, adrenaline-pumping RPG game on your mobile phone? Try playing the Third Blade app on your Android device. You control a hero in this game and on every level, you have to defeat a set of monsters. You also have to defeat tough bosses along the way. The game lets you choose 3 different kinds of weapons. Dual wields allows you to use two weapons in both hands. You can rapidly attack monsters and have a higher chance of inflicting damage to them, but dual wielding does little damage. Dual wields are also good to build up your combo counter. Combo gives you additional attack points and added critical rates. The single-handed sword is the safest weapon to use. It lets you do average damage and normal speed attack. The single-handed sword is the heavier weapon. Using this weapon inflicts more damage but sacrifices your attack speed. This weapon is ideal for big and slow moving monsters. You can also buy new weapons and learn new skills that match the weapon you use. You have to mix and match the appropriate weapons and skills suitable to the monsters you face. What are your waiting for? Keep your adrenaline pumping with the Third Blade app on your Android device. Star Legends (3D MMO) Who doesn’t love the Star Wars saga? I love the movies’ futuristic settings, robotic characters, the space wars, and the light-saber slashing actions. If you love sci-fi settings and futuristic designs, why not play the online RPG Star Legends (3D MMO) on your Android device? The game lets you travel into space with your friends right from your Android device. The game lets you choose 3 different characters. Commando specializes in handling heavy weapons. This type of character can deal a huge amount of damage to the enemy. The Operative is experienced in handling dual weapons. This character can be used to rapidly attack enemies, but with a lower attack rate than the Commando. The Engineer is the character that keeps the party going during missions. This character specializes in support skills and performing buffs on your team members. This is an online game so you will be needing an active Internet connection to play this game. The game is also played on one server so you can easily find your friends and get to meet new players online. Star Legends (3D MMO) can be downloaded for free from the Google Play Store. Buying in-game “Platinum” lets your purchase more items and unlock more equipment. Travel to outer space and finish your mission with your friends with Star Legends (3D MMO) on your Android device. Pocket Legends (3D MMO) After completing the thrilling missions in space, go back on Earth and visit the mystical world of Pocket Legends (3D MMO). This app is another 3D MMORPG from Spacetime Studios. This time you will have to use mythical creatures as your heroes to complete your missions with your friends. This game allows you to choose 3 different characters. If you are into brute strength, you can choose the mighty and strong Ursa Warrior. If you have keen eyes and want to attack monsters from a distance, try the sharpshooter Avian Archer. Make the powerful Elven Enchantress your hero if you like to use the spell book and cast some spells. The game also lets you customize your characters by equipping weapons and attractive accessories. You can also learn and build your preferred skills. Pocket Legends (3D MMO) can be downloaded free from the Google Play Store. You can purchase “Platinum” within the game to unlock rare items and equipment. Travel the mythical world and face new adventures with Pocket Legends (3D MMO). Pack up your things and prepare for the biggest adventure on your Android device. What other RPG games are you playing on your Android device? Share them in a comment below. This article, Best role-playing games (RPG) for Android , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.
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| First OTA updates for Galaxy S3 now rolling out to “improve stability” Posted: 12 Jun 2012 08:43 AM PDT
Just days after releasing the Galaxy S3 in Europe and parts of Asia, and before getting it out in the US, Samsung has already issued not one, but two OTA (over-the-air) updates for their new flagship phone. The first of the two upgrades weighs in at 31.17 MB, according to a SlashGear report, but only 9 MB, according to the guys at Phone Arena, and its changelog only mentions "improved stability" as software tweaks and/or improvements. To get the update, you only have to access the Android settings menu in your Galaxy S3, tap "About Device" and then "Software Update". A message will pop up if you perform a manual check, and the new software package should be up and running in a matter of minutes, depending on your network connection speed. After downloading the first update, you should get another prompt message for a second OTA upgrade weighing in at another 15.57 MB (or less, depending on your phone's initial configuration). This second OS update comes with the same "thorough" changelog mentioning just "improved stability" at details about the new software package.
The S3 updates might depend on your location and exact S3 model number, so if you're unable to download and install any of the two firmware upgrades, don’t worry too much and give it some time. Also, if we are to trust Ben Kersey from SlashGear, who has installed both updates and has played around with Samsung's new flagship phone for a while, there aren't any "radical" software changes or improvements to report. Then again, that shouldn't come as a surprise, considering the fact that we haven't yet seen anything wrong with the Galaxy S3's OS. The new S3's build number after installing both updates should be "I9300BUALF1.DM" and, if you happen to bump into any kind of visible changes, upgrades or improvements on your spanking new phone, please drop us a comment below and let us know. Also, has anyone been complaining about S3's stability that Samsung felt the need to roll out these updates, or are these simple precautions taken to ensure everything runs as smooth as possible? This article, First OTA updates for Galaxy S3 now rolling out to “improve stability” , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.
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